Morning:

• 9:00 AM: Departure from Tunis.
• 9:45 AM: Arrive at the archaeological site of Utica, located in the governorate of Bizerte.

Utica:

• 10:00 AM: Explore the site of Utica, an ancient Carthaginian trading post founded by the Phoenicians three centuries before Carthage.
  • Highlights:
    • Utica was once on the sea, but the sea has since retreated 12km, causing the city and its port to lose importance.
    • See the remaining Punic tombs and the Roman city built on the same site.
    • Around 36 B.C., the city received municipal rights under Octavian and was later promoted to the rank of Roman colony under Hadrian.
    • The city was taken by the Vandals in 439 and reclaimed by the Byzantines in 534.
    • Visit the Punic vestiges, Roman buildings, and the treasures in the museum.

11:30 AM: Depart for Bizerte.

Bizerte:

• 12:30 PM: Arrival in Bizerte, the most European city of Tunisia, located 60 kilometers north of Tunis.
  • Highlights:
    • Enjoy a day walking around the old French streets, the port, and the beautiful white sandy beaches.
    • Treat yourself to a refreshing Italian ice cream.

Lunch:

• 1:00 PM: Lunch in an original restaurant in Bizerte.

Afternoon:

• 2:30 PM: Continue exploring Bizerte or relax at the beach.

Evening:

• 4:00 PM: Depart for Tunis.
• 5:00 PM: Return to the hotel in Tunis.

Services Included:

• Air-conditioned transport
• Professional English or French speaking guide
• Entrance fees to the sites
• Lunch at the restaurant
• Water during the trip